Milestones

1975: The first Ottawa Marathon was held May 25, 1975 with 146 participants. Organizers thought it was a one-time affair.

1986: The 10K is added.

1997: Jim Robinson joins as race director.

1998: The 5K and half-marathon distances are added.

1999: The 2K is added.

2008: Kids Marathon debuts.

2013: This year marks the 39th consecutive running of the marathon. Jim Robinson retires and John Halvorsen assumes the role of race director and president.

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